FLASHCARD 5: EKGs

Front

A patient care technician is preparing a patient for an EKG. Which action should the technician take?

Back

Ask the patient to turn off any electronic devices.

Front

Where should a patient care technician place the V5 lead?

Back

At the anterior axillary line on the same horizontal level as V4

Front

Which structure of the cardiac conduction system initiates the heartbeat?

Back

Sinoatrial node (SA node)

Front

Identify the EKG tracing artifact from the following options: Interrupted baseline, Interference, Somatic tremor, Wandering baseline.

Back

Wandering baseline

Front

Which EKG waveform change indicates a myocardial infarction and should be reported immediately?

Back

ST segment elevation

Front

A patient care technician is caring for a patient who has ventricular tachycardia and becomes unresponsive. What action should the technician take first?

Back

Begin CPR.

Front

Which part of the EKG machine regulates the height of the waveforms on the tracing?

Back

Gain control

Front

A patient care technician is preparing to perform a 12-lead EKG for a patient who has a heart rate of 225/min. Which paper-speed setting should be used?

Back

50 mm/second

Front

A patient care technician is planning to clean EKG equipment. Which action should the technician take?

Back

Wipe the equipment with a soft cloth moistened with disinfectant.

Front

Position for a pregnant patient during a 12-lead EKG?

Back

Slightly on the left side